The Blacksmith's Cottage Uplyme
Holiday Cottage to Rent in Uplyme, East Devon
Lot’s of people joined the New Year’s Day traditional Duck Race along the River Lim to the start of the duck race just before 12noon and couldn’t quite believe the hoards of people heading in the same direction. It was one of the biggest crowd ever seen for a duck race and, walking down to the seafront afterwards for the annual Lyme Lunge after they watched the ducks race down the River Lym, raising money for Lyme’s Christmas Lights.
Enjoy shopping in Broad Street, Lyme Regis amid the spirit of a traditional family Christmas in our wonderful little town. There’s a host of festive events and happenings taking place in the lead up to Christmas, so why not wrap up warm, bring the family along and enjoy one of our great Yuletime celebrations?
Come early for the Lantern Parade and enjoy the atmosphere, join in the switching on of the Christmas Lights countdown – don’t be late or you’ll miss it!
3.00pm Lantern Workshop in Lyme Regis Baptist Church Pine Hall Children and adults welcome to come along and join in the fun and make a lantern
4.30pm Judging of the Lantern Competition in Lyme Regis Baptist Church
5.15pm Parade from the Baptist Church with lanterns, the Majorettes and Father Christmas down through Broad Street to the Christmas tree
5.30pm Switch on of the Christmas lights by the Mayor, Cllr Michaela Ellis
Come along and join in this spectacular event.
A truly moving and poignant day in Lyme Regis to mark 100 years since Armistice. The day started with a well attended two minute silence at 11am followed by the Pages of the Sea event which was devised by Danny Boyle as a unique moment to say goodbye to the millions of men and women who left their shores during the war, many never to return.
A sand portrait of Rifleman Kulbir Thapa VC was created in the sand in Lyme. He made history as the first Gurkha to win a Victoria Cross, the most prestigious British award for bravery. Billy Bragg ended the afternoon’s proceedings with his rendition of ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone?’.
On 11 November 2018, communities will gather on beaches across the UK to say thank you and goodbye. Film-maker Danny Boyle invites you to join him in marking 100 years since Armistice and the end of the First World War. Pages of the Sea is a unique moment to say goodbye, together, to the millions of men and women who left their shores during the war, many never to return.
You’re invited to beaches across the UK where, over the course of several hours, a portrait of an individual from the First World War will emerge from the sand. And then, as the tide rises, watch as it’s washed away as we take a moment to say a collective goodbye. Carol Ann Duffy has written a poem especially for the moment, to be read by individuals, families and communities on the day.
On the Day
Lyme Regis: 11am onwards
Join us on Lyme Regis main sandy beach to watch the artwork take shape during the course of the day. The event centres around the drawing of a large-scale portrait of a casualty from the First World War which will be washed away as the tide comes in. In addition, the public will be asked to join in by creating stenciled silhouettes of people in the sand, remembering the millions of lives lost or changed forever by the conflict.
Lyme Regis is the place to be on bonfire night. Join the crowds of people who come to watch the fireworks over the Harbour at Lyme Bay and stay warm by the bonfire on the beach.
This year, fireworks and bonfire will be held on Saturday 3rd November – fireworks will take place from the Cobb at 6.30pm followed by a bonfire on the beach!
The display is Free! However a collection will be made during the evening for local charities so please give generously.
Saturday 4 August 2018 – Sunday 12 August 2018
The aim of the Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival is to provide great family entertainment during the holiday period for both visitors and local residents whilst raising funds to support good causes in the local community.
Sponsor a Candle in Memory of Someone Mon 6 Aug Serenely peaceful & beautiful display of 100’s of Candles floating down the river Lym.
Fun Dog Show is on Sunday 5 August, for heats and full details please refer to the fundraising 2018 Programme, available at various outlets or online
Variety of events during Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week including:
1.00 pm THE SHOW TO BE OPENED BY ANNE SWITHINBANK
THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON
A variety of stalls to browse and something different
Cricket Club bar is open all afternoon in their pavilion.
Marquee and village hall displayed Show and Craft entries
Family Dog Show
Children’s races
Cream teas, homemade cake and fresh sandwiches in the Village Hall
Uplyme Morris Men performances
HiDDeN – blues, folk and popular soft-rock music
Free steam train rides from Weymouth & District Model Engineering Society
A variety of stalls to browse and find something different
Munchkins Miniature Shetland Ponies
Peak Hill Llamas – groom and walk with them
Willow work and Hurdle Maker
Cricket Club bar open all afternoon in their pavilion
Roland Thompson, a farrier known as Nags and Nails
Rousdon Spinners in the entrance to the Village Hall
Patchwork and Quilting Group
Blackdown Poultry
Bouncy castle
Ice creams
Axe Vale & District Conservation Society
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Butterfly Conservation
Blackdown Hills Hedging Association
1.15 pm HiDDeN – blues, folk and popular soft-rock music
2.00 pm Uplyme Morris Men
Family Dog Show Competition begins.
2.30 pm Q&A with Anne Swithinbank
3.15 pm HiDDeN – blues, folk and popular soft-rock music
Children’s races organised by Vanessa and Jethro
4.00 pm Uplyme Morris Men
4.30 pm Presentation of Awards by Anne Swithinbank and
Raffle Draw in the Events Arena
The annual Uplyme village fete takes place on the King George V Playing Field on the 9th June and will offer something for all the family, with a selection of trade and charity stalls, sideshows, games and attractions including a bouncy castle, steam train rides and birds of prey. There will also be a programme of live music, food and refreshments. Gates open at 1.30pm for the official opening at 2pm. Entry costs £2 or is free for under 16s.